About 1023 W Philadelphia Ave
If you have been waiting for a picture perfect storybook property, look no further. This stunning Craftsman bungalow has been lovingly maintained, updated and kept true to its period architecture. Pride of ownership abounds! You will fall in love with all this home has to offer, from its thoughtfully planned natural landscaping, fantastic outdoor living areas to rich Arts and Crafts details. Stay awhile enjoying the view from the front porch complete with a swing! Notice the lovely leaded glass details on the transom windows and the sidelights surrounding the front door. The stucco on this home is very unique. Welcome into the spacious living room filled with stunning features that extend throughout the main level - 11" wide oak plank floors, chair rail, crown molding and beadboard, tongue and groove wood ceilings, plaster walls, extensive period woodwork and original solid wood doors with glass knobs. Currently furnished with TWO entertaining areas, the room has custom wood plantation shutters and a cased opening with handsome pillars on a pony wall opening to a lovely dining room showcasing a period chandelier, more tongue and groove ceilings, beadboard with chair rail, triple windows with custom shutters and a 12 lite swinging service door accessing the chef's dream kitchen. This spacious area lovingly designed to marry turn of the 20 century with modern, embraces the best of both worlds. Vaulted beamed ceilings with custom lighting and a chandelier over the island add warmth to the space with large windows and stained wood paneled walls. Painted recessed panel cabinetry provide plenty of storage while easy to maintain Corian counters allow ample prep space. There is an island with breakfast bar, an oversized black porcelain farmhouse sink with sprayer under a window overlooking the yard. All stainless steel appliances - Bosch dishwasher, Whirlpool refrigerator, countertop microwave and Imperial commercial propane range with raised griddle and broiler. The kitchen has a pie safe on the wall, just beautiful. Past the kitchen is another area with skylight and double French doors leading to the deck that is perfect for a breakfast, sitting nook or office. An antique glass door glass mounted on track hardware leads to a convenient main floor laundry room with ceramic tile floor, a deep closet, shelving, large window and Maytag washer and dryer included. The Arts and Crafts charm of this home just keeps going! A central hallway with chair rail is accessed from the living, dining and laundry rooms. There is a beautifully finished full bath with black and white ceramic tile floor, 3/4 height beadboard walls with chair rail, pedestal sink, tiled stall shower, original cupboards and custom radiator cover, all with marble accents. The staircase with hardwood treads and original newel post lead to the upper level with 3 spacious bedrooms (all have walk-in closets with motion sensor lighting and triple windows) and another full bath with ceramic tile floor, pedestal sink, custom shutters and tub with tiled shower surround and oil rubbed bronze fixtures. The sunny primary bedroom has custom plantation shutters, tongue and groove ceiling with fan, chair rail, luxury vinyl plank floors and a walk-in closet. Bedrooms 2 and 3 both have original hardwood floors. Bedroom 2 has TWO walk-in closets! While you appreciate historic preservation, so much has been done to modernize this home. Mini splits throughout will keep you cool in warm weather and provide back up heat. The roof was installed in 2024 with the remote controlled skylight. There is zoned heat, newer oil tank, plenty of basement storage, parking pad (2024), Bird Feeding Station (2025) AND the seller is including a 1 Year AHS Warranty. The home is situated on over 1.3 acres with beautiful mature trees and a location convenient to everything the Boyertown area has to offer. Hurry to make this jewel yours!
